


Through an extended example, it shows how to build a PowerPivot application from end to end. It explains the technologies that make up these two components, and gives some insight into why these components were implemented the way they were. It provides an overview of PowerPivot and a detailed look its two components: PowerPivot for Excel and PowerPivot for SharePoint. This book covers the first version of PowerPivot, which ships with SQL Server 2008 R2 and enhances Microsoft Office 2010. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft SharePoint is helpful, since PowerPivot builds on those two products. You should have some rudimentary knowledge of databases and data analysis. This book is for people who want to learn about PowerPivot from end to end. By the time you are finished with this book, you will be well on your way to becoming a PowerPivot expert. Professional Microsoft PowerPivot for Excel and SharePoint describes all aspects of PowerPivot and shows you how to use each of its major features. If you're a business decision-maker who uses Microsoft Office or an IT professional responsible for deploying and managing your organization's business intelligence systems, this guide will help you make the most of PowerPivot. Self-service business intelligence today augments traditional BI methods, allowing faster response time and greater flexibility. With PowerPivot, Microsoft brings the power of Microsoft's business intelligence tools to Excel and SharePoint users.
